Cantoral de Missas ~ Binding
Here are some photos of the binding and edges. The book weighs 76 pounds. The binding measures 71 x 49 x 22 cm, or 28 x 18 x 8 5/8 inches.
Binding 1. - Top
Binding 2. - Spine
Binding 3. - Top of spine.
Binding 4. - Bottom edge.
Binding 5. - Top edge.
Binding 6. - Top Spine Edge.
Binding 7. - Top left corner detail.
Binding 8. - Top paper title & brass boss.
Binding 9 - Top lower edge detail.
Binding 10 - Fore-edge.
Binding 11 - Leather closure detail.
Binding 12 - Bottom. Notice the small check pattern in the original leather portion.
Binding 13 - Bottom closure detail & probable chain loop.
Binding 14 - Brass boss on bottom side.
Binding 15 - Yardstick & bill for size comparison.
